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Staff, guests and residents of Burj Khalifa took part in the drill.

Firefighters get ready for annual Burj Khalifa evacuation drill on Monday. Photos: Dubai Civil Defence

Dubai Civil Defence staff from Zabeel Centre discuss the evacuation plan.

The drill is to make sure that the proper procedures are in place should an emergency arise.

Firefighting vehicles at Burj Khalifa during the drill.

Staff, guests and residents of Burj Khalifa took part in the drill.

Firefighters get ready for annual Burj Khalifa evacuation drill on Monday. Photos: Dubai Civil Defence

Dubai Civil Defence staff from Zabeel Centre discuss the evacuation plan.

The drill is to make sure that the proper procedures are in place should an emergency arise.

Firefighting vehicles at Burj Khalifa during the drill.

Staff, guests and residents of Burj Khalifa took part in the drill.

Burj Khalifa fire drill - in pictures

The eruption of a volcano in the Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik, Iceland. Reuters

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Jordan's King Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi, with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, also in attendance. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordan's King Abdullah - in pictures